Anne Arundel County elementary school teacher faces sexual abuse charges

ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, Md. (DC News now) – Anne Arundel County police arrested an elementary school teacher Thursday after several students accused him of sexual abuse.

Detectives began investigating Matthew Scott Banks Schlegell, 44, of Severna Park, in March. According to police, school administrators and students at Severna Park Elementary School said he sexually abused several students.

The school system fired him as a teacher immediately after the allegations were announced.

Child Protective Services conducted forensic interviews with several children during the investigation. On May 15, Schlegel was charged with second-degree assault, sexual abuse of a minor and other related offenses.

Police ask anyone with information or other potential cases to call their tip line at (410) 222-4733. Those wishing to remain anonymous can call (410) 222-4700.